Exige
Vehicle Specification
| Model |
Exige S |
| Edition | 2010 |
| Engine | 2ZZ-GE engine, Metal Matrix Composite (MMC) & aluminium lightweight and compact construction. Chain driven Double Over-Head Camshafts (DOHC) exploiting a Variable Valve Timing & Lift - intelligent (VVTL-i) system. Lotus T4e engine management system, multi-point sequential fuel injection, electronic ignition and electronic throttle control. Lotus Sport developed supercharger installation including intake manifold, plenum and induction system, and air to air intercooler - cooling air enters via the roof scoop. |
| Emissions |
Three-way catalytic converter. Euro IV emissions compliant with full On-Board Diagnostics (OBD). |
| Transmission | C64 manual transaxle, aluminium lightweight construction. 6-speed, close ratio, constant mesh helical gears and open differential. |
| Chassis | Lotus designed lightweight structure of epoxy bonded aluminium alloy extrusions with glass-fibre composite front section, extruded aluminium door beams, integral steel seat-belt support structure and lightweight galvanised steel rear subframe. |
| Steering |
Solidly mounted mechanical rack and pinion steering box. 2.8 turns lock-to-lock |
| Suspension | Fully independent suspension utilising unequal length wishbones. Bilstein mono-tube dampers with coaxial Eibach coil springs. Front anti-roll bar. Double shear track control arm brace |
| Wheels | Y-Type 8-spoke lightweight alloy wheels in black F: 6.5Jx16 & R: 7.5Jx17 |
| Tyres |
Yokohama Advan A048 LTS F: 195/50 R16 & R: 225/45 R17
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| Brakes |
Servo-assisted, track tuned 4-channel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Lotus/AP-Racing twin-piston fixed aluminium alloy front brake calipers. Brembo single-piston sliding rear calipers and 288 mm diameter, 26 mm thick front and rear cast-iron ventilated & cross-drilled discs.
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